parabolica
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When driving over harsh surfaces or broken road, there is a sound from the rear (both sides) - sounds like two small stones rattling around in a tin can; it goes away on smooth surfaces. I was concerned it was the springs, but I checked them today and both are fine. It's hard to replicate the sound whilst the car is stood still; closest is if you shake the exhaust, it sometimes taps on the bracing/heat shield - I checked everything and it is good and tight, i.e. no heat shield rot/hanging down on a hot exhaust etc.
The only other thing I can think of is the brake caliper retention/anti-rattle springs. I replaced the discs, pads and shoes a few weeks ago and the clips initially came out fine, but when we went to put them back in afterwards there was zero tension in them. Both clips looked identical in profile, but when you slotted them into their holders they would just fall straight back out. We bent them to try and put some tension back and they seemed to clip into the caliper nice and tight; but now I think these might be the issue as I tried to take one out, and it came out by just pulling on it rather than having to use a screwdriver/leverage.
Before I go ahead and order replacements, can anyone else think of anything else that it might be? I'm just having trouble imagining how the caliper/pads can rattle but obviously those clips are there for a reason.
The only other thing I can think of is the brake caliper retention/anti-rattle springs. I replaced the discs, pads and shoes a few weeks ago and the clips initially came out fine, but when we went to put them back in afterwards there was zero tension in them. Both clips looked identical in profile, but when you slotted them into their holders they would just fall straight back out. We bent them to try and put some tension back and they seemed to clip into the caliper nice and tight; but now I think these might be the issue as I tried to take one out, and it came out by just pulling on it rather than having to use a screwdriver/leverage.
Before I go ahead and order replacements, can anyone else think of anything else that it might be? I'm just having trouble imagining how the caliper/pads can rattle but obviously those clips are there for a reason.